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As Trump heads to the Middle East, fixing explosive crises takes a back seat to deal-making

10-05-2025 23:42 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Donald Trump will start his Middle East trip Tuesday by visiting Saudi Arabia. The country has opened up and relaxed its strict social code in recent years as it looks for partners to help it transition away from an oil economy. But the war in Gaza — and the famine created by Israel’s blockade of two million people — seems certain to haunt the president’s trip.

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Calgary, Edmonton mayors call potential separatism referendum 'dangerous'

10-05-2025 19:29 via cbc.ca

Alberta's two big-city mayors say a separation referendum would be "devastating" to their local economies and is a needless distraction during a period in which the country should be focused on unity.

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Pope Leo identifies AI as a main challenge for humanity

10-05-2025 18:45 via cbc.ca

In his first formal audience in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday laid out his vision for his papacy, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.

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Ukraine, European leaders in Kyiv urge Moscow to agree to 'unconditional' ceasefire

10-05-2025 17:22 via cbc.ca

Ukraine and its allies are ready for a "full, unconditional ceasefire" with Russia for at least 30 days starting on Monday, Ukraine's foreign minister said Saturday during a visit to Kyiv by the leaders of four major European countries.

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De Grasse, Leduc power Canadian 4x100m relay teams to spots at world championships

10-05-2025 15:31 via cbc.ca

The Canadian men's and women's 4x100-metre relay teams qualified for the 2025 world championships with incredible anchor-leg performances on Saturday at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China.

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'The engine just went silent': Then, this B.C. pilot had 3 minutes to react

10-05-2025 15:00 via cbc.ca

A B.C. pilot describes the moment he realized his plane was going down, and what happened next.

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75 years of Alberta's mission to keep rats at bay

10-05-2025 14:00 via cbc.ca

Twice a year, a patrol team scrutinizes barns, straw bales and grain storage bins along a 600-kilometre stretch of the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary. They're looking for rats, continuing a 75-year mission to stop the rodents from making themselves at home in the province.

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Bootleg tape uncovered from Nirvana's sole Calgary tour stop in 1991 – months before they skyrocketed to fame

10-05-2025 13:00 via cbc.ca

Nirvana enthusiast Mike Jenkins uncovered a copy of a bootleg tape of the sole Nirvana concert in Calgary, on March 4, 1991, mere months before the band released their record-breaking album, Nevermind.

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Pakistan, India trade missile strikes amid calls for de-escalation

10-05-2025 12:06 via cbc.ca

Pakistan and India — which have been locked in hostilities after a gun massacre last month — fired missiles at each other Saturday, prompting U.S. calls for the nuclear-armed neighbours to begin talks to defuse their escalating most intense conflict since 1999.

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Trump's drastic cuts to federal agencies temporarily halted by U.S. judge

10-05-2025 11:26 via cbc.ca

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration must temporarily halt its sweeping government overhaul because Congress did not authorize it to carry out large-scale staffing cuts and the restructuring of agencies, a federal judge says.

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'I did not expect to find a shipwreck!' says boy whose treasure is being excavated

10-05-2025 11:00 via cbc.ca

During a family trip to Point Farms Provincial Park north of Goderich, Ont., in 2023, Lucas Atchison was using a metal detector he got for his birthday when he found something big and old.

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Why doctors and researchers say Canada needs to change course on women's health studies

10-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Despite a rule that requires sex and gender to be considered when funding medical research in Canada, new research shows the number of grants for women's health studies hasn't budged in five years, something doctors say has serious implications for their patients.

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Upstate N.Y. tourism operators offering discounts to win back Canadians

10-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

More than retaliatory counter tariffs, an informal Canadian visitor boycott is hurting American border communities whose economies rely in part on Canadian visitors and cross-border supply chains. Tourism operators in Upstate New York are hoping special discounts can win them back.

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This lettuce is grown with AI. Some believe it's the future of Canadian produce

10-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

A farmer and entrepreneur in King City, Ont., is making a pitch to help Canada become less sufficient on vegetable imports; a fully automated greenhouse, controlled by AI.

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These incumbent MPs lost their races. Now, they're packing up and saying goodbye

10-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

CBC's The House spoke with four of at least 40 incumbent MPs who lost their seat in the House of Commons last election. Some described the moment as more than just losing a job. It's the end of a chapter of their life they've spent years, even decades, writing.

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Police seized hundreds of luxury items from lawyers' home amid probe into $7M fraud at their firm

10-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Police have seized more than a thousand items of luxury clothing from the home of a Toronto lawyer couple under investigation for fraud, possession of the proceeds of crime and laundering the proceeds of crime, after more than $7 million of their clients' money went missing.

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Foreigners have flocked to 'welcoming' Portugal. Why is it expelling migrants now?

10-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

With its warm climate, comparatively affordable living and rich culture, Portugal has long appealed to visitors, whether it's for a vacation or a more permanent move. So the government's plans to expel some 18,000 foreigners living in the country without authorization may seem like a sudden shift.

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Car insurance is getting pricier. 5 ways to try lowering your premium

10-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

While not the most exciting household expense, car insurance is a necessity for drivers. Amid a rising cost of insurance, experts say taking the time to review your driving habits and policy details can mean a welcome difference in what you pay.

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Can machine-grown lettuce help cut Canada's reliance on U.S. greens? This farmer is betting on it

10-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

A farmer and entrepreneur in King City, Ont., is making a pitch to help Canada become less sufficient on vegetable imports; a fully automated greenhouse, controlled by AI.

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Ayami Sato will make baseball history in Toronto — and blaze a trail for women in sports

10-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

The 35-year-old Japanese pitcher is already considered a legend in women's international baseball, but when she takes the mound for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League on Sunday, she'll be breaking the gender barrier in Canadian baseball, becoming the first woman to join a professional men's league.

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Already a legendary pitcher in Japan, Ayami Sato is set to break gender barrier in Canadian baseball

10-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

The 35-year-old Japanese pitcher is already considered a legend in women's international baseball, but when she takes the mound for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Intercounty Baseball League on Sunday, she'll be breaking the gender barrier in Canadian baseball, becoming the first woman to join a professional men's league.

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58 pairs of Manolo Blahniks among hundreds of items seized at lawyer couple's home amid fraud probe

10-05-2025 10:00 via cbc.ca

Police have seized more than a thousand items of luxury clothing from the home of a Toronto lawyer couple under investigation for fraud, possession of the proceeds of crime and laundering the proceeds of crime, after more than $7 million of their clients' money went missing.

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Shutout for Hellebuyck, 2 goals for Ehlers, as Winnipeg Jets even series with Dallas

10-05-2025 06:32 via cbc.ca

Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Friday night in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference second-round series.

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Instead of travelling to Seattle to watch the Blue Jays, some B.C. baseball fans are staying home

10-05-2025 03:18 via cbc.ca

The Toronto Blue Jays' visit to Seattle comes as fewer Canadians travel to the U.S. amid President Donald Trump's tariffs and threats of making Canada the 51st state. April saw a 51 per cent drop in cars with B.C. licence plates heading into the U.S. from southwest B.C. compared to the same month last year.

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The National | Celebrations surround Pope Leo XIV

10-05-2025 03:00 via cbc.ca

May 9, 2025 | A new chapter for the Catholic Church sparks excitement as Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first mass as pontiff. Unemployment ticks up in the face of tariff uncertainty. And, a new Parkinson’s therapy could revolutionize treatment.

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Questions raised over U.S. company's bid for B.C. fuel refinery

10-05-2025 02:43 via cbc.ca

The possibility of a U.S. energy company owning Burnaby’s fuel refinery is causing concern among workers and energy observers who have U.S. tariffs in mind.

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Surrey mayor claims public deposits safe despite alleged $2.5-million fraud

10-05-2025 01:56 via cbc.ca

Surrey's mayor insisted Friday that developers and members of the public can have confidence in the city's financial safeguards despite revelations that a former city finance clerk allegedly defrauded taxpayers of more than $2.5 million.

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Ballot recounts taking place in 4 tightly contested federal ridings

10-05-2025 00:32 via cbc.ca

Ballots will be recounted in four ridings due to the results from last week's election being extremely close between the top candidates.

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Students upset as McGill charges for convocation and limits guest access

10-05-2025 00:08 via cbc.ca

Usually, McGill University hosts its spring convocation on the field just inside the Roddick Gates. This year, the ceremony will be moving indoors — and tickets will be halved to two per graduate. They'll also come at a price, something that hasn't been done before.

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McGill backtracks on charging for convocation, limiting guest access after student backlash

10-05-2025 00:08 via cbc.ca

After widespread complaints, McGill University has backtracked on its plan to halve the number of available tickets for the 2025 convocation ceremonies and says it will waive all ticket costs.

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